Colexon Energy, a solar power engineering and distribution company has announced orders for 5,000 First Solar thin-film panels from installers in Cornwall and Oxford. The black, frameless modules manufactured by First Solar are becoming very popular with customers, thanks to their excellent energy output characteristics, low production costs, end-of-life recycling programme and aesthetic appeal. The panels using a thin layer of cadmium telluride on glass have a superior energy output at high temperatures and under low light conditions.

Azur Solar has launched an online shop for installers that makes selecting and ordering components and kits significantly easier, quicker and also cheaper, particularly as an introductory offer means that MCS installers visiting www.azur-solar-shop.co.uk and registering will receive a £100 discount on their first order over £2,000.